DCT 748 SERIES OWNER'S MANUAL Contents WELCOME/FEATURES TERMINOLOGY CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS DISPLAY AND ICONS GETTING STARTED Setting up the Phone Expanding Your Phone Register the Handset Changing the Digital Security Code Installing the Beltclip Optional Headset Installation Main Menu Options Setting Menu Options 2 CALLER ID Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) 3 THE INTEGRATED TELEPHONE 4 ANSWERING DEVICE 6 The Integrated Telephone Answering Device 7 Turning the Answering System On/Off 7 12 14 15 15 15 16 17 26 28 28 29 30 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 Setting Your Outgoing Message (Greeting) Using Your Answering System Remote Operation 43 43 48 48 52 52 54 58 MULTI-HANDSET FEATURES Multi-Handset Features Using DirectLink Mode Intercom Room/Baby Monitor Note on Power Sources General Information 62 62 62 64 66 BASICS Using Your Phone Call Waiting Placing a Call on Hold Redialing a Call Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Mute Microphone Tone Dialing Switch-over Traveling Out of Range Clarity Booster Privacy Mode Conferencing Find Handset 26 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Liquid Damage 67 67 69 70 70 72 PHONEBOOK 35 PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY I.C. NOTICE INDEX MEMORY LIST REMOTE OPERATION CARD 73 75 76 77 80 Setting up the Phonebook 35 Viewing the Phonebook 39 Making Calls Using the Phonebook 40 Speed Dialing 40 Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, Phone Number, Distinctive Ring and Speed Dial 41 Copying Phonebook Locations 42 [1] www.uniden.com Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden Multi-Handset Cordless Telephone System! This unit is different from conventional cordless telephones. When the base unit is connected to AC power and a telephone line, it can support up to four handsets. You can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere in your home or office where AC power is available to connect the handset chargers. Extra handsets also allow you to establish a three-way conference call among two handsets and an outside line. Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes. Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit. As an Energy Star Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or product models meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. Energy Star is a U.S. registered mark. Features · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Backward / Forward Compabibility 2.4GHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Integrated Answering Device 4 Multi-Handset Expandability (DCX700 handset sold separately) Handsfree Speakerphone Caller ID/Call Waiting Deluxe (subscribe through local telephone company) 100 Dynamic Memory Locations (Phonebook & Caller ID) Trilingual Display Options and Voice Prompts (English, French and Spanish) Intercom/Call Transfer Between Handsets Distinctive Ring Options 20 ring types - (10 ring tones and 10 melody rings) Hold or Mute Call Audio/Clarity Boost True Banner DirectLink Mode Room/Baby Monitoring Battery Level Indicator Clock Display WELCOME/ FEATURES/ www.uniden.com WELCOME/FEATURES/TERMINOLOGY [2] This series features AutoTalk and AutoStandby. AutoTalk allows you to answer a call by just removing the handset from the cradle so you don't have to waste time pushing buttons. AutoStandby allows you to hang up by simply returning the handset to the cradle. To protect you against mis-billed calls that might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, this series has Random Code digital security, which automatically selects one of about 130,000 digital security codes for the handset and base. Digital Spread Spectrum Technology uses a wider frequency band than standard digital transmissions. The result is a more secure conversation with the clarity of digital sound, extended range, and minimal interference from other cordless phones. IntegriSound Built in sound quality which provides life-like conversations. With DirectLink mode, you can use two or more handsets as radio transceivers (walkie-talkies). Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. AutoTalk, AutoStandby, DirectLink, IntegriSound and Random Code are trademarks of Uniden America. Your phone may be compatible with other Uniden 2.4GHz Digital Expandable System. Look for the technology icon on our boxes! Terminology ·Standby Mode - The handset maybe sitting or off the cradle, but is NOT in use. talk/flash or has not been pressed. No dial tone is present. ·Talk Mode The handset is not in the cradle, and talk/flash or has been pressed and enabling a dial tone. WELCOME/ FEATURES/ [3] WELCOME/FEATURES/TERMINOLOGY www.uniden.com Controls & Functions 1 6 7 1.Handset Antenna 2.Headset Jack Cover 3.Beltclip Hole 4.Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer 5.Handset Battery Compartment 6.New Message LED 7.Handset Earpiece 8.LCD Display 9. (ring)/vol (volume) and / (P. 30 & 17) a.ringer and volume control b. scroll keys for display screen 10.cid (caller ID) (P. 45) 11. */tone/ (P. 32 & 36) 12.pause/redial Key (P. 26 & 29) 13. (speaker) (P. 27) 14.talk/flash (P. 26 & 28) 15.menu/clear (P. 17 & 36) 16.select/ (Handset Remote)/audio tone (P. 17, 58 & 31) 17.end (P. 27) 18.#/ (P. 36) 19. (phonebook)(P. 35) 20.hold/transfer/int'com (intercom) (P. 28 & 64) 21.Handset Microphone 22.Handset Charging Contacts 2 3 4 8 14 9 10 15 16 17 5 11 12 13 18 19 20 21 22 Play Skip Stop CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS Repeat Delete www.uniden.com CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS [4] 26 23 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 24 25 35 36 23. Base Speaker 24. charge LED 25. in use LED 26. Base antenna 27. New Message LED 28. (play/stop) (p.54) 29. find hs / (skip) (p.34 & 55) 30. (repeat)(p.55) 31. (delete)(p.56) 32. volume/ (ring)/ (speaker) (p.30) 33. answer/on off LED (p.58) 34. Base Charging Contacts 35. TEL LINE Jack 36. DC IN 9V Jack CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS [5] CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS www.uniden.com Display and Icons Example of the standby mode display Ringer off icon (when the ringer is off) / Day of the week and time / battery icon Handset ID and Banner Number of new Caller ID calls received ICON STATUS Standby/Talk Standby Talk Talk Talk Talk Talk DESCRIPTION Battery icons indicate the handset battery status. This icon cycles depending on the battery status (full, medium, low, and empty). Ringer off icon indicates that ringer is turned off. Mute icon appears when you mute the handset. Speaker icon appears when the handset speaker phone is used. Booster icon appears when the Clarity Booster feature is in use. D I S P L AY A N D I C O N S Privacy icon appears when the Privacy Mode is turned on. Record icon appears while recording a conversation. www.uniden.com DISPLAY AND ICONS [6] GETTING STARTED Setting up the Phone note If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to phone line, be sure that installing the system does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualified installer. Do the following steps: A. B. C. D. Choose the best location Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset Connect the base unit and charge the handset Mount the base unit on a wall A. Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your new phone, read "Installation Considerations" on page 74. Here are some important guidelines you should consider: [7] GETTING STARTED www.uniden.com GE T T IN G S TA RT E D B. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The battery recharges automatically when the handset is placed in the base unit. 1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use the finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover downward to remove. 2) Plug the battery connector (red & black wires) into the jack inside the battery compartment. (The connector notches fit into the grooves of the jack only one way). Match the wire colors to the polarity label in the battery compartment, connect the battery and listen for a click to insure connection. 3) Make sure you have a good connection by gently pulling on the battery wires. If the connection is secure, the battery jack will remain in place. 4) Place the battery case cover back on the handset and slide it upwards until it clicks into place. note ·Use only the Uniden (BT-446) rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone. ·Replacement battery packs are also available through the Uniden Parts Department at (800) 554-3988, Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or online at www.uniden.com www.uniden.com GETTING STARTED [8] GETTING STARTED C. Connect the base unit and charge the handset note ·Use only the supplied AD-800 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. ·Do not place the power cord where it creates a trip hazard or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard. 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Note: · Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply (i.e., an outlet that is not controlled by a switch). · Place the base unit close to the AC outlet to avoid long extension cords. 2) Place the handset in the base unit with the keypad facing forward. 3) Make sure that the charge LED illuminates. If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts. 4) Charge your handset at least 15-20 hours before plugging into the phone line. 5) Once the handset battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone line cords to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlets. If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. [9] GETTING STARTED www.uniden.com GE T T IN G S TA RT E D D. Mount the Base Unit on a Wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. 1) Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack. Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown. 2) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 3) Plug the telephone line cords into the TEL LINE jack. 4) Plug the telephone line cords into the telephone outlets. 5) Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall. Then push in and down until the phone is firmly seated. www.uniden.com GETTING STARTED [10] GETTING STARTED Direct wall mounting If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following: · Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall. · Try to mount your phone within 5 feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive lengths. · Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and handset. · Use #10 screws (minimum length of 1 & 3/8 inches) with anchoring devices suitable for the wall material where the base unit will be placed. 1) Insert two mounting screws into the wall (with their appropriate anchoring device), 3 & 15/16 inches apart. Allow about 1/8 of an inch between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone. 2) Refer to steps 1 through 5 on page 10 to mount the telephone. [11] GETTING STARTED www.uniden.com GE T T IN G S TA RT E D Expanding Your Phone Four Handset Expandability Your phone supports up to four handsets, including any handsets supplied with your phone. You can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is available to connect the handset charger. Handsets can be used in DirectLink Mode or on an intercom call without interfering with incoming calls. It is possible to have a three-way conference among two handsets and an outside lines. All of the handsets ring when a call is received. Backward / Forward Compatibility Your phone may be compatible with other Uniden 2.4 GHz Digital Expandable Systems. Please visit our website at www.uniden.com. If you purchase a DCX700 expansion handset, please register the handset to the original/main base before use. The DCX700 will not operate until it is registered. www.uniden.com GETTING STARTED [12] GETTING STARTED Connect the expansion handset's charger note Use only the supplied AD-0005 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The battery recharges automatically when the handset is placed in the charger. 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 2) Set the charger on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the charger with the keypad facing forward. 3) Make sure that the charge LED illuminates. If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts. 4) Charge the handset battery pack for at least 15-20 h ...